According to the latest data provided by the Ganvam and Faconauto employers’ associations, in 2023, the number of vehicles sold in The second-hand market rose to 1,940,488 unitswhich translated into an increase of 2.6% compared to the year 2022. Furthermore, this number exceeds by almost 1 million the new cars sold in 2023.
On the other hand, when looking for a used car it is necessary to carry out a series of checks in order to know if the car is in good condition. Among them, It is very important to check the odometersince it will be key to choosing to purchase a second-hand car.
What is an odometer for?
This device is the vehicle element that measures the distance traveled by a carit is also known as the odometer. Therefore, it is an essential piece to indicate to the driver or buyer the condition of the car to know if it is time to carry out maintenance work.
He odometer can be mechanical, electrical or combine both types. On the other hand, it is essential check the tires, the brakes and the engine, to ensure that they are in good condition, to do this, we have to ask the owner about the possibility of going to a mechanic to carry out the inspection, if he tells us no, it is best not to buy it. And, finally, know the history of ownership and accidents of the car through the DGT report.
What must be done to request a vehicle report from the DGT?
From the General Directorate of Traffic They suggest consulting this report before proceeding with the purchase. Requesting it is quite easy, you can do it through the website, the my DGT application, by phone or in person; You simply need to know the license plate of the vehicle you wish to purchase.
In addition, you can opt for two different types of reports: the reduced report, which is free and provides only the date of the first registration and if there is any incident that prevents its circulation; either the complete report, for which a fee of 8.67 euros must be paidand which offers administrative details, MOT history, charges, vehicle ownership and technical information.
What were the best-selling second-hand cars in 2023?
According to the latest data for 2023 published by Ganvam, the “king” of the used vehicle market It was the Volkswagen Golf again, with a total of 61,883 units sold. In second position appears another popular model in our country, the SEAT Ibiza, which exceeded 57,000 cars.
In Third position rises to the SEAT Leónwith a total of 46,578 units sold. The top 10 second-hand cars were completed by the Renault Mégane (43,051 units), the Ford Focos (41,113), the Renault Clio (40,462), the BMW 3 Series (37,752), the Opel Corsa (35,342), the Opel Astra (30,954) and the Audi A3 (30,023).
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